Shimano 105 brake comparison
05-01-12, 10:50 AM
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Shimano 105 brake comparison
Does anyone know the differences between the follwing Shimano 105 brakes?
BR5500
BR5600
BR5700
Thanks!
Jason
BR5500
BR5600
BR5700
Thanks!
Jason
05-01-12, 11:36 AM
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The model number and the finish.
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And also age, I think? 5500 have been out of production for ~10 years, 5600 were produced in 2007-2010, and 5700 came out in 2010 or 2011.
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5500: works with standard cable pull in 5500/5600 levers, no brake pad toe adjustment
5600: works with standard cable pull in 5500/5600 levers, brake pad toe adjustment
5700: works with longer cable pull in new 5700 levers, brake pad toe adjusment
5600: works with standard cable pull in 5500/5600 levers, brake pad toe adjustment
5700: works with longer cable pull in new 5700 levers, brake pad toe adjusment
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